Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf today issued a strong statement that US and Israeli assets will be considered legitimate targets for retaliation after a recent attack. The remarks came amid heightened tensions between Iran and its regional adversaries.
Ghalibaf emphasized that Iran has the right to self-defense and will respond appropriately to any act of aggression. He argued that targeting US and Israeli assets is part of Tehran's defensive strategy. The statement followed Iranian officials' accusations that the US and Israel carried out an attack on the country's defense infrastructure.
Meanwhile, US and Israeli officials have not yet formally responded to the statement. The international community is closely monitoring developments, concerned that tensions could escalate into a broader conflict in the already volatile Middle East.
Ghalibaf's remarks come as Iran is bolstering its security and military measures while calling on regional allies to cooperate against external threats. Analysts suggest this move could further strain US-Iran relations, which have been at a low point for years.
